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Mazovia

Mazovia

Mazovia

The 176 meter long, 6124 dwt ro-ro passenger ferry Mazovia caught fire in Ystad, Sweden. The Mazovia was preparing to depart for a voyage to Swinoujscie, Poland when a fire broke out in the engine room. The fire started with one of the generators and the crew was able to extinguish the blaze quickly.  No injuries reported.  The crew attempted to repair the generator, but were unable to fix the issue allowing the ferry to pass inspection. Reports state the passengers later disembarked and had to find alternative transportation.

BBC Chile

BBC Chile

BBC Chile

The 146 meter long, 10385 dwt freighter BBC Chile became disabled in the Baltic Sea off Ystad, Sweden.  The cargo vessel was en route to St. Petersburg, Russia when it suffered engine failure going adrift.  The crew contacted the Swedish Coast Guard of their situation.  A few hours later, the crew was able to make repairs to the engine and proceeded under their own power.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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